The Meadows Race 7 - Sportsbet Ht3
FLAMING SMOOTH (1) lines up chasing another win after scorching around Bendigo over 500m in 28.14 on January 2. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time. PAW GERTRUDE (5) had a tricky draw last time and although midfield in fourth wasn't far away finishing 5 lengths from the winner (25.63). Returns to favourable track. Has performed well from this box with a win and four minor placings to her name from nine starts. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. LAUNCH MODE (2) scored two back then drifted back and missed the frame latest finishing a 4.5 lengths 4th at Geelong (26.08). Should be about the money. PAW STELLA (7) is worth including after a top-three finish most recently.
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Talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been prominent in the run and duly saluted at his last couple, most recently over 500m at Bendigo in a handy 28.14 beating Marrakesh. Flying lately and can score again.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.14 | 0:28.14 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.99 | 0:23.99 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.06 | 0:23.86 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.88 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at Sandown over 515m. Last start finished 4th on February 14 over 460m at Geelong behind Flash Of Genius beaten 4.5 lengths (26.08) in a Grade 5. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:36.02 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 22.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
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Last start finished eighth over 515m at Sandown, beaten 9 lengths (30.26) behind Ultimate Warrior in a Grade 4 on February 12. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.36 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.96 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 0/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.56 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
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Missed the frame latest (25.63) when fourth over 450m at Ballarat in a Grade 4/5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from nine starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
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Charged out of the boxes with a slick early split and went straight to the front, giving a huge sight but headed late when a 3.5 lengths third (34.78) over 595m at Sandown. Can feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.78 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
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Steps up to 525m for the first time. Last appeared when third over 450m at Shepparton five days ago. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.18 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |